Mark Milton Weighs In on Federal NIL Legislation and the Future of College Sports

Key Takeaways A bipartisan federal bill led by Sen. Eric Schmitt, Sen. Ted Cruz, and Sen. Maria Cantwell aims to create one national set of rules for college athletics. Mark Milton, who advises athletes and entertainers on the tax side of NIL deals, was quoted on why only Congress can grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption. The proposal includes a narrow antitrust safe harbor, transfer guardrails, and protections framed around women's and Olympic sports. How the bill defines "fair market value" and "legitimate business purpose" could shape what athletes are allowed to earn. NILTaxLawyer Mark Milton, Founder and Managing Attorney of Milton Law Group, was...

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